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Whitewash evaded as tourists win final test.... Read more
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Rugby Union Third Test Betting: South Africa v British & Irish Lions
Talk about kicking 15 men when they're down - Geoffrey Riddle rounds off his grim (but deadly accurate) tour predictions by tipping Ian McGeechan's men to become the first Lions side for almost 120 years to be whitewashed by South... Read more
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Tom Shanklin: Lions can salvage pride with third Test win
The series may have gone but there are big positives to take from this Lions tour and a win in Saturday's third test is nothing more than Ian McGeechan's men deserve, says Wales and Cardiff centre Tom Shanklin.... Read more
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Rugby Betting Preview: South Africa v British & Irish Lions
Geoffrey Riddle provides some much needed objectivity as he weighs up Ian McGeechan's men's chances of becoming only the third Lions side to come back from 1-0 down to win a Test series.... Read more
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Tom Shanklin: 'Lions must start Second Test as they ended the first'
Cardiff and Wales centre Tom Shanklin picks his starting XV for Saturday's Second Test and explains why he believes the Lions can win in Pretoria.... Read more
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British Lions Betting: McGeechan rallies troops after "kicking game in a monsoon"
Late try means tourists surrender 100% warm-up record as lucky punters land big-priced draw...... Read more
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Tom Shanklin: You just know Steyn is going to nail one sooner or later
Betting.betfair.com's newest recruit - Cardiff, Wales and British Lions centre Tom Shanklin - on injury heartbreak, the key battles in the first test and the Francois Steyn factor.... Read more
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Rugby Betting: Southern Kings v British & Irish Lions
Anyone turning out for the British Lions today knows they will probably be missing the First Test on Saturday but that's not to say those who play won't be giving their all against a side that has plenty of experience,... Read more
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Lions Betting: Cautious tourists victorious again
Just three points separated the Lions from Western Province in an unimpressive victory.... Read more
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British Lions Betting: South Africa 2009 tour map
The Cheetah's flying wing, the Golden Lions' sniping number nine and the Sharks' towering lock - Geoffrey Riddle's team by team guide tells you everything you need to know about who the British Lions will be facing in the build... Read more
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Betfair Big Interview: Lee Mears
Ian McGeechan's British Lions start their tour of South Africa for real on Saturday when they play the first game against a Royal XV. Betfair met up with England forward Lee Mears to find out more...... Read more
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British Lions 2009: "Old School Tour" in store
The Lions may be staying first-class but in most other respects this tour is back-to-basics, reports Ralph Ellis.... Read more
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The Betfair Contrarian: Why the British and Irish Lions will win in South Africa
With an Irish captain, the 'best coach in the world' and softer opposition than in recent years, The Betfair Contrarian believes that the British Lions will defy the markets and overcome the World Champions in their upcoming Test series.... Read more
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British Lions Betting: "The show is finally on the road"
Historically, Lions tours are unsuccessful so you can see why the hosts are favourites to win the Test series. However, injuries to key Spring Boks' personnel and changes to the rules makes for a more level playing field than the... Read more
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Brave Lions hearts broken as Boks fly-half punishes O'Gara indiscipline to wrap up series win...... Read more
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Reeling from their humiliation in the scrum and forced to start with two replacement props, the Lions are in for a tough time on Tuesday night against a strong Emerging Springboks side, says Tony Calvin.... Read more
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First Test Betting: South Africa v British & Irish Lions
With injuries plaguing South Africa's preparations, including one to the talismanic Schalk Burger, this is the Lions' best chance of winning a Test on this tour. They may not go on to win, but they should go close in a... Read more
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This could be tight up to halftime, says Geoffrey Riddle, but expect the Lions to pull clear after the interval.... Read more
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The Lions will be looking to put down a marker on Wednesday as Ian McGeechan fields a side closely resembling the one which will face-off with the Spring Boks on June 20. However, as Tony Calvin explains, punters may want... Read more
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Geoffrey Riddle was mightily impressed by the Lions midweek rout. However, Saturday's opponents pride themselves on their massive defensive efforts and, unless McGeechan's men can find a way through early on, this could turn out to be a low scoring... Read more
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Ian McGeechan's men were off the pace in their tour opener and will have to up their game against Super opposition on Wednesday night, says Tony Calvin.... Read more
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McGeechan's men drift to [4.0] from [1.01] before securing narrow win with late scores...... Read more
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As Ian McGeechan announces his team for the Lions first match of the tour, Geoffrey Riddle explains why Saturday's run-out at the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace will provide big insights into how the Lions will operate in the Rainbow... Read more
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The news that Tom Shanklin may join Tomas O'Leary missing the Lions tour to South Africa doesn't necessarily mean that you should put your money on the hosts, says Ralph Ellis. After all, the Spring Boks have injury woes of... Read more
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British Lions Betting: Coaches hail O'Connell 'a leader and a winner'
As the British Lions' squad is announced, betting.betfair.com's rugby correspondent Geoffrey Riddle asks Ian McGeechan and Warren Gatland the questions that Betfair punters are dying to hear answered...... Read more
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Back Page Betting: All eyes on Ian McGeechan's Lions' selections
Ralph Ellis discusses whether it's possible to double up in a club and international role as Wasps Director of Rugby Ian McGeechan prepares to name his Lions squad.... Read more
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Ralph Ellis believes there is only one man to lead the British Lions in South Africa this summer. However, influential former players have been arguing otherwise.... Read more
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